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The QC, Vol. 75, No. 13 • February 16, 1989

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QUAKER CAMPUS
Volume LXXV Number 13
The Voice of Whittier College Since 1914
^
February 16,1989
Bill Davila
Vons President Speaks
At Executive Luncheon
By Stephanie Wiggins
William S. "Bill" Davila,
president and chief operating
officer for the Vons Companies,
Inc., was the guest speaker at the
seventh annual Executive Leader
Luncheon held Feb. 3, sponsored
by the Board of Visitors of the
Departments of Business Administration and Economics.
"The board couldn't have
picked a more contemporary and
prominent speaker in the
competitive food industry," said
senior Darrin Mekkers, who
attended the luncheon.
Davila is also the television and
radio spokesperson for Vons. Dr.
Alfred Gobar, a Whittier College
alumnus'53 and'55, who chairs
the college's Business and
Economic Board of Visitors,
introduced Davila, noting his
career experiences.
"I don't know how he did it,"
said Gobar in comenting on
Davila's versatility, "but I was
watching television the other
night and |it seems| there are
actually six of him!"
Culture Blender
Davila's address focused on
The Changing Face of the Retail
Food Industry.' "Vons is a
blending of cultures," said Davila
during his speech. The Vons
Companies, Inc. include Vons
stores, Pavilions, Safeway stores,
the Hispanic flavored Tiangus
stores, and the newly acquired
Lucky stores.
Davila also outlined ten key
concepts for success, among
them being value and integrity.
Later in the address, he empha
sized marketing strategies.
"Rah Rah"
"He had a high level of enthusiasm, rah-rah statements," said
Stephen Overturf, Whittier
College professor of economics.
Said senior Kay Smith, "He gave
a lot of insight into the food
industry and gave concepts
toward trends as related to the
public. I was surprised that there
are fashions in the food industry."
Davila ended his address by
noting, "There needs to be a
balance in success." Senior
Lourdes Ramboa then presented
him with Whittier College
souvenirs.
Davila then requested that he
be able to talk to students at a
reception held after his speech.
Davila told the students, "The
future is in your own hands," and
"If it's |success| ever going to
happen, you've got to want it." He
added, "There has to be a learning period—patience is the key."
Success Story
Davila's climb to the top spans
over 40 years. In an interview
Davila said he began as a
produce clerk sweeping floors for
a Los Angeles Vons while still in
high school. After four years in
the Air Force he returned to the
produce department where he
worked his way up to produce
manager.
In 1959, Davila transferred to
the advertising department at
Von's headquarters office where
Please see ISSUE page 3.
Rhodes Scholarship Winner Pam
Hill Leaves With Few Regrets"
By Janet Wheeler
On Dec. 10, 1988, Pam Hill
became only the third person and
first female in Whittier College
history to win the Rhodes
Scholarship.
According to Whittier College's
adviser for the Rhodes, Richard
Archer, Whittier has a recipient
"every 13 years," Stan Sanders in
1963, Darrell Walker in 1976, and
now Pam Hill, in 1989.
The Rhodes Scholarship,
considered by many to be the
most prestigious award a college
senior can attain, is presented to
32 American college seniors
every year. Next October, Pam
will join the other 1989 recipients
from the United States, as well as
another 47 from other parts ofthe
world, for two years of study at
the University of Oxford in
England, with all educational
costs and living expenses, as well
as travel fees, free of charge.
Judged on literary and
scholastic attainments,
participation in athletics, service,
and leadership, Pam was chosen
as one of two state finalists for her
home state of Minnesota. Then
the Rhodes Scholarship
committee selected her and three
others from the twelve finalists in
her region, which included the
states of Minnesota, South
Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas,
and Missouri.
Initial Reaction
According to Hill, her initial
reaction to having her name read
off to a room full of some of the
finest college students in the
nation, was amazement.
"It was so unbelievable, that I
just didn't know what to do with
it all," she said.
Archer said, "It's super because
it's great for her, but it also shows
the outstanding quality of our
student body."
Meanwhile, Hill said she is
trying "to maintain the attitude
that it's not that big of a deal... I
have to remember that it reflects
not just me, but my school, and
all the people who helped me
along the way."
Yet to be chosen as one of 32
people to go to Oxford, thought
to be the most prestigious school
in the world by the majority of
intelligentsia, completely free of
charge, is something that must be
well deserved.
Her track record here at
Whittier is evidence enough.
When asking Hill about her
activities at Whittier College, the
most appropriate phrasing is
"What haven't you done?"
This year alone, she is a
member of the Board of
Governors, president of the
Omicron Delta Kappa senior
leadership society, member of
the Cap & Gown senior women's
society, and member of both the
women's soccer and softball
teams, to name a few activities.
In her four years here, she has
also been a resident adviser in
Stauffer, participated in the
Residence Hall Association,
played women's water polo, and
ran for Associated Students of
Please see HILL page 4.
Problems Mar Opening of New Housing
Administrators, Students Optimistic
By Chris Perkins
Whittier College's newest
addition to residence life opened
its doors to students Wednesday,
Feb. 1. Despite moving problems
and building glitches, students
have expressed a general sense
of optimism about its opening.
"I know that it was some inconvenience to everybody to start,
but it will be a great addition to
campus. I hope people will look
|at the new dorms| positively...
instead of negatively about all the
little things. From here on out it's
going to be wonderful.'' said Ken
Kelly, director of Residence Life.
Troubled Move
The four new dorm units, as
yet unnamed by the Board of
Trustees, were opened to residents at noon Feb. 1, a date set
several weeks earlier. The opening and the process of moving in
proved problematic as students
faced several obstacles.
"The sheer number of people
was a big problem the first day,"
said Sam Cuellar, RA of new dorm
unit C. "It was way too much
traffic for the area, especially with
the subcontractors still trying to
work at the same time. What also
made it so difficult was the
number of 'looky-loos' people
who weren't moving but just
came up to watch and check |the
new dorms] out."
"Parking was a bitch," said
sophomore resident Mike
Beasley. "It was such a hassle-
too many cars in that little space.
After I finally got a spot, I wound
up stuck with two cars behind me
and I couldn't move my car for 4 5
minutes."
Kelly conceded that the first day
in the new residence hall could
have been better planned. He
pointed out the presence of the
subcontractors, and the space
taken up in the parking lot by their
vehicles and equipment, as a
major obstacle to the movers.
"If I realized then what I know
now, I would have |told the
occupants] to move in at 3 p.m.
or 5 p.m., after the workers left,
instead of at noon."
A fire department practice run
through the parking lot with one
Please see DORMS page 3.
First Year Retention
Important for Blacks
Whittier Retention Rate Low
By Kim Richter
According to Barbara Green,
dean of students, if black
freshmen get through their first
year at Whittier College, "their
chances are pretty good of
graduating."
In fact, from 1985 to 1987, the
retention rate of graduating
blacks has been higher than the
"other" category, which consists
of Asians, Hispanics,
internationals, and Caucasians.
It is getting them through that
first year which is difficult.
Although the number of black
students attending Whittier
College has not been high
throughout the years (in fall, 1988
there were 44 blacks out of 979
students) and can therefore
radically affect the percentages,
since 1981, the retention rate of
black freshman in four out of the
eight years has been in the 50
percentile.
At least four of the 44 enrolled
black students have left this year.
The exact number of those gone
is not kept on file, according to
Gerald Adams in the Registrar's
Office and Katy Murphy in
admissions.
Please see RETURN page 5.
Murphy On Board
See Page 3.
Dorm Reactions
See Page 4.
lacobs NCAA Rep
See Page 7.

QUAKER CAMPUS
Volume LXXV Number 13
The Voice of Whittier College Since 1914
^
February 16,1989
Bill Davila
Vons President Speaks
At Executive Luncheon
By Stephanie Wiggins
William S. "Bill" Davila,
president and chief operating
officer for the Vons Companies,
Inc., was the guest speaker at the
seventh annual Executive Leader
Luncheon held Feb. 3, sponsored
by the Board of Visitors of the
Departments of Business Administration and Economics.
"The board couldn't have
picked a more contemporary and
prominent speaker in the
competitive food industry," said
senior Darrin Mekkers, who
attended the luncheon.
Davila is also the television and
radio spokesperson for Vons. Dr.
Alfred Gobar, a Whittier College
alumnus'53 and'55, who chairs
the college's Business and
Economic Board of Visitors,
introduced Davila, noting his
career experiences.
"I don't know how he did it,"
said Gobar in comenting on
Davila's versatility, "but I was
watching television the other
night and |it seems| there are
actually six of him!"
Culture Blender
Davila's address focused on
The Changing Face of the Retail
Food Industry.' "Vons is a
blending of cultures," said Davila
during his speech. The Vons
Companies, Inc. include Vons
stores, Pavilions, Safeway stores,
the Hispanic flavored Tiangus
stores, and the newly acquired
Lucky stores.
Davila also outlined ten key
concepts for success, among
them being value and integrity.
Later in the address, he empha
sized marketing strategies.
"Rah Rah"
"He had a high level of enthusiasm, rah-rah statements," said
Stephen Overturf, Whittier
College professor of economics.
Said senior Kay Smith, "He gave
a lot of insight into the food
industry and gave concepts
toward trends as related to the
public. I was surprised that there
are fashions in the food industry."
Davila ended his address by
noting, "There needs to be a
balance in success." Senior
Lourdes Ramboa then presented
him with Whittier College
souvenirs.
Davila then requested that he
be able to talk to students at a
reception held after his speech.
Davila told the students, "The
future is in your own hands," and
"If it's |success| ever going to
happen, you've got to want it." He
added, "There has to be a learning period—patience is the key."
Success Story
Davila's climb to the top spans
over 40 years. In an interview
Davila said he began as a
produce clerk sweeping floors for
a Los Angeles Vons while still in
high school. After four years in
the Air Force he returned to the
produce department where he
worked his way up to produce
manager.
In 1959, Davila transferred to
the advertising department at
Von's headquarters office where
Please see ISSUE page 3.
Rhodes Scholarship Winner Pam
Hill Leaves With Few Regrets"
By Janet Wheeler
On Dec. 10, 1988, Pam Hill
became only the third person and
first female in Whittier College
history to win the Rhodes
Scholarship.
According to Whittier College's
adviser for the Rhodes, Richard
Archer, Whittier has a recipient
"every 13 years," Stan Sanders in
1963, Darrell Walker in 1976, and
now Pam Hill, in 1989.
The Rhodes Scholarship,
considered by many to be the
most prestigious award a college
senior can attain, is presented to
32 American college seniors
every year. Next October, Pam
will join the other 1989 recipients
from the United States, as well as
another 47 from other parts ofthe
world, for two years of study at
the University of Oxford in
England, with all educational
costs and living expenses, as well
as travel fees, free of charge.
Judged on literary and
scholastic attainments,
participation in athletics, service,
and leadership, Pam was chosen
as one of two state finalists for her
home state of Minnesota. Then
the Rhodes Scholarship
committee selected her and three
others from the twelve finalists in
her region, which included the
states of Minnesota, South
Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas,
and Missouri.
Initial Reaction
According to Hill, her initial
reaction to having her name read
off to a room full of some of the
finest college students in the
nation, was amazement.
"It was so unbelievable, that I
just didn't know what to do with
it all," she said.
Archer said, "It's super because
it's great for her, but it also shows
the outstanding quality of our
student body."
Meanwhile, Hill said she is
trying "to maintain the attitude
that it's not that big of a deal... I
have to remember that it reflects
not just me, but my school, and
all the people who helped me
along the way."
Yet to be chosen as one of 32
people to go to Oxford, thought
to be the most prestigious school
in the world by the majority of
intelligentsia, completely free of
charge, is something that must be
well deserved.
Her track record here at
Whittier is evidence enough.
When asking Hill about her
activities at Whittier College, the
most appropriate phrasing is
"What haven't you done?"
This year alone, she is a
member of the Board of
Governors, president of the
Omicron Delta Kappa senior
leadership society, member of
the Cap & Gown senior women's
society, and member of both the
women's soccer and softball
teams, to name a few activities.
In her four years here, she has
also been a resident adviser in
Stauffer, participated in the
Residence Hall Association,
played women's water polo, and
ran for Associated Students of
Please see HILL page 4.
Problems Mar Opening of New Housing
Administrators, Students Optimistic
By Chris Perkins
Whittier College's newest
addition to residence life opened
its doors to students Wednesday,
Feb. 1. Despite moving problems
and building glitches, students
have expressed a general sense
of optimism about its opening.
"I know that it was some inconvenience to everybody to start,
but it will be a great addition to
campus. I hope people will look
|at the new dorms| positively...
instead of negatively about all the
little things. From here on out it's
going to be wonderful.'' said Ken
Kelly, director of Residence Life.
Troubled Move
The four new dorm units, as
yet unnamed by the Board of
Trustees, were opened to residents at noon Feb. 1, a date set
several weeks earlier. The opening and the process of moving in
proved problematic as students
faced several obstacles.
"The sheer number of people
was a big problem the first day,"
said Sam Cuellar, RA of new dorm
unit C. "It was way too much
traffic for the area, especially with
the subcontractors still trying to
work at the same time. What also
made it so difficult was the
number of 'looky-loos' people
who weren't moving but just
came up to watch and check |the
new dorms] out."
"Parking was a bitch," said
sophomore resident Mike
Beasley. "It was such a hassle-
too many cars in that little space.
After I finally got a spot, I wound
up stuck with two cars behind me
and I couldn't move my car for 4 5
minutes."
Kelly conceded that the first day
in the new residence hall could
have been better planned. He
pointed out the presence of the
subcontractors, and the space
taken up in the parking lot by their
vehicles and equipment, as a
major obstacle to the movers.
"If I realized then what I know
now, I would have |told the
occupants] to move in at 3 p.m.
or 5 p.m., after the workers left,
instead of at noon."
A fire department practice run
through the parking lot with one
Please see DORMS page 3.
First Year Retention
Important for Blacks
Whittier Retention Rate Low
By Kim Richter
According to Barbara Green,
dean of students, if black
freshmen get through their first
year at Whittier College, "their
chances are pretty good of
graduating."
In fact, from 1985 to 1987, the
retention rate of graduating
blacks has been higher than the
"other" category, which consists
of Asians, Hispanics,
internationals, and Caucasians.
It is getting them through that
first year which is difficult.
Although the number of black
students attending Whittier
College has not been high
throughout the years (in fall, 1988
there were 44 blacks out of 979
students) and can therefore
radically affect the percentages,
since 1981, the retention rate of
black freshman in four out of the
eight years has been in the 50
percentile.
At least four of the 44 enrolled
black students have left this year.
The exact number of those gone
is not kept on file, according to
Gerald Adams in the Registrar's
Office and Katy Murphy in
admissions.
Please see RETURN page 5.
Murphy On Board
See Page 3.
Dorm Reactions
See Page 4.
lacobs NCAA Rep
See Page 7.